Flightline Operations Manager

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

2d • $112,200 - $151,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a First Line Flightline Operations Manager (Level K) for its 787 team within Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations in North Charleston, South Carolina. The manager will lead and manage a Flightline operations team responsible for completing air vehicles and ensuring they pass certification for airworthiness. The work includes final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modifications, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for customer delivery.

This role interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance. It develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, sets operational goals, acquires project and process resources, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements. The manager provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, and builds relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. The role includes managing, coaching, leading, developing, and motivating employees, while promoting safety, quality, continuous improvement, teamwork, and Boeing Values and Behaviors.

The position is assigned a variable shift based on operational needs, with shift assignments potentially changing for training. Candidates must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment and satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position offers relocation subject to candidate eligibility. Boeing provides eligible employees access to benefit programs, which generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. The summary pay range is $112,200–$151,800.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience; alternatively, completion of Boeing's internal course 'Exploring Leadership'.
• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading production system and/or process improvements, such as Lean, fab production system, or improvements to job practices, techniques, and standards.
• Willingness to work any shift based on operational needs.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Completion of the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
• Satisfaction of the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• An A&P or Repairman Certificate, or at least 18 months of practical, hands-on maintenance experience to qualify for an FAA Repairman Certificate in the type of maintenance to be performed.
• At least 3 years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with airline customers.
• At least 3 years of flight line operations experience and functional test knowledge.
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures.
• At least 3 years of proficiency using CMES and Velocity software, or similar industry software.
• At least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Ensure air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness.
• Interface with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manage, coach, lead, develop, and motivate employees.
• Promote safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Influence the team to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed